Add 32/5 and 50/72
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 50/72
32/5 + 50/72 is 1277/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
32/5 = 32 × 72/5 × 72 = 2304/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/360 + 250/360 = 2304 + 250/360 = 2554/360 - 2554/360 simplified gives 1277/180
- So, 32/5 + 50/72 = 1277/180
In mixed form: 717/180
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